Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers - Nine Slices Of My Mid-Life Crisis (2004)

Journalist Dave Herndon released the album "Nine Slices of My Midlife Crisis," the result of his long-standing friendship with the bands The Mekons and Waco Brothers. Recorded in Chicago between 2002 and 2003 with the participation of Jon Langford and other musicians, the project transformed Herndon’s raw sketches into an eclectic mix of Southern rock and alternative country. The record serves as a tragicomic reflection on loneliness and midlife crisis. Due to the lack of commercial expectations and the contribution of guest vocalists, the work achieved a unique, singular sound characterized by sincerity and originality.

Backing Vocals – Sally Timms (tracks: 8)
Bass – Alan Doughty (tracks: 1-9), Ken Sluiter (tracks: 7)
Drums – Joe Camarillo (tracks: 1-9), Steve Goulding (tracks: 1-9)
Engineer – Ken Sluiter (tracks: 1-9)
Guitar, Lead Vocals – Dave Herndon (2) (tracks: 1-9)
Guitar, Vocals – Dean Schlabowske (tracks: 1-9)
Guitar, Vocals, Percussion, Piano, Producer – Jon Langford (2) (tracks: 1-9)
Mandolin, Vocals – Tracy Dear (tracks: 1-9)
Piano – Barcley McKay* (tracks: 5)
Steel Guitar – Mark Durante (tracks: 1-9)

Tracklist:
1-1 Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers;Uncle Dave;The Waco Brothers - Where Does Love Go? [4:58]
1-2 Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers;Uncle Dave;The Waco Brothers - Future Mrs. Dave [2:20]
1-3 Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers;Uncle Dave;The Waco Brothers - West Side Wind [3:08]
1-4 Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers;Uncle Dave;The Waco Brothers - I Love You, Baby (And I Hate Myself) [4:00]
1-5 Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers;Uncle Dave;The Waco Brothers - Only Star [4:32]
1-6 Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers;Uncle Dave;The Waco Brothers - Long Day’s Journey [3:30]
1-7 Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers;Uncle Dave;The Waco Brothers - Table For One [1:58]
1-8 Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers;Uncle Dave;The Waco Brothers - Face Of The Earth [4:02]
1-9 Uncle Dave & The Waco Brothers;Uncle Dave;The Waco Brothers - F.M.D. R.I.P. [2:30]